About our jet lag treatments

Jet lag occurs when rapid travel across time zones disrupts the body’s internal clock, causing tiredness and poor sleep. Adjusting sleep patterns before travel, staying hydrated, and getting sunlight at the destination help the body adapt faster. Symptoms usually fade within a few days as the rhythm resets.

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Jet Lag

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About this Condition Jet Lag

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, becomes out of sync with a new time zone. It happens after travelling quickly across multiple time zones, as the body struggles to adjust to the new schedule of daylight, sleep, and meals. The more time zones crossed, the stronger the effect tends to be.

Common symptoms of jet lag include fatigue, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and digestive issues. Some people may also feel disoriented or have headaches and mood swings. These symptoms usually appear within a day of travel and can last for several days until the body adjusts to the new rhythm.

Jet lag affects everyone differently depending on age, health, and travel direction. Travelling east tends to be harder because it shortens the day, requiring the body to fall asleep earlier than usual. Travelling west is often easier since it lengthens the day, allowing for a more gradual adjustment to local time.

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Jet lag tablets, such as melatonin tablets UK, help regulate the body’s sleep cycle when adjusting to different time zones. They support the natural sleep-wake pattern, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up at the right times.

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Jet lag typically lasts a few days, but it can take up to a week to fully adjust depending on how many time zones you’ve crossed.

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Melatonin supplements like Circadin are considered effective in helping the body adjust to new time zones and improving sleep quality.

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It’s usually taken 1–2 hours before your intended bedtime in the new time zone. Your prescriber will advise the best timing for your journey.

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Yes, melatonin treatments like Circadin can be ordered online following a quick online consultation with a licensed UK prescriber.

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